Battle of Guilin-Liuzhou

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Guangxi
gptkbp:aftermath Continued Japanese occupation in southern China
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:National_Revolutionary_Army
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Wei_Lihuang
General Kiyotake Kawaguchi
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayed in literature and films
gptkbp:date November 1944
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Condemnation of Japanese aggression
Significantly affected by the defeat
gptkbp:duration approximately 1 month
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Yunnan-Burma_Road
gptkbp:has_ability Difficult terrain and weather
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied by military historians
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between China and Japan
Part of the broader conflict in World War II.
gptkbp:historical_event Documented in various military archives
gptkbp:historical_period November 1944 to December 1944
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated the challenges faced by Chinese forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Guilin-Liuzhou
gptkbp:impact Displacement of local population
gptkbp:intelligence Japanese forces had superior reconnaissance
gptkbp:involved_forces Approximately 80,000 troops
Infantry and armored units
Infantry and local militia
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Memorials established in China
gptkbp:is_supported_by Limited support for Chinese forces from local population
gptkbp:landscape Mountainous and forested region
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military strategies in the region
gptkbp:location gptkb:Guilin,_China
gptkbp:logistics Supply issues for Chinese forces
gptkbp:military_strategy Conventional warfare
Encirclement by Japanese forces
gptkbp:mood Boosted by the victory
gptkbp:notable_battle Importance of logistics and supply lines
Influenced tactics in later engagements
gptkbp:objective Retain control of key cities
Secure southern China
gptkbp:outcome Japanese victory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Sino-Japanese_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Changsha
gptkbp:resulted_in Occupation of Guilin
Occupation of Liuzhou
gptkbp:retirement_year Reported atrocities by Japanese troops
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for Japan
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of transportation routes
Control of supply routes to Yunnan
Shift in control of southern China
gptkbp:tactics Approximately 100,000 troops
Use of air superiority
Guerrilla warfare by Chinese forces
Defensive positions in key locations
gptkbp:weather_conditions Rainy season affecting operations